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de·bate
noun: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
"last night's debate on the Education Bill"
verb: argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.
Similar: discussion, exchange of views, discourse, parley, argument
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